The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Mrs Sally Caspell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Hanging Heaton, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 6DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 360m away
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 769m away
Mill Lane Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Lydgate Junior and Infant School
Primary · 951m away
Manor Croft Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Warwick Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastborough Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School take?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School?
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School is in Batley, WF17 6DW, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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